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The Wraptor

fowltrouble2 said:
That was the first place i checked! Unfortunately they are out of stock when you click on the product to order it. I am building my wraptor from doublesteps though, ordered the webbing and 10mm static line last night. Will order Amsteel later.
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My sewing machine is collecting dust right now because of @DanO slackin with keepin them D-rings in stock. Not sure how much longer I can hide my $$$ from the wife and kids . . .OH NO, they're coming . . HURRY DANNNNO!!!!!
 
Coljos said:
New to this whole saddle hunting thing and sewing for that matter. Here is my attempt. Thanks to everyone on here for your contributions and all the time put into helping out a newbie DIYer. It was an interesting project, and a good reason to learn to sew (the non-load bearing parts). Only 8 months til I can use it...
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Holy crap i really like that..awesome job
 
Has anyone kept both loops connected as one continuous loop? So that when you adjust the bottom one the upper takes up the slack or vice verse? I’ve got a buddy getting ready to build one and wanted to make sure we do any updating that might make it better.
 
Mag1 said:
Has anyone kept both loops connected as one continuous loop? So that when you adjust the bottom one the upper takes up the slack or vice verse? I’ve got a buddy getting ready to build one and wanted to make sure we do any updating that might make it better.
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That's the way an original Anderson sling was made, and that's the way the new Treehopper slings are made. It makes a big difference. I've tried both types. Continuous loop is the way to go.
 
Allegheny Tom said:
That's the way an original Anderson sling was made, and that's the way the new Treehopper slings are made. It makes a big difference. I've tried both types. Continuous loop is the way to go.
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Is there a way to keep everything organized when you go to put it on, or does it stay together pretty good? (hope that made sense) Also, my buddy is a bigger dude. 300+. where should the rings be on him when he sets up the lengths? When wrapped around him, just forward 5-6" of his hips? or just try to see what is comfortable? thanks for the input. I may have to redo or make another for myself in while. :smile:
 
Mag1 said:
Is there a way to keep everything organized when you go to put it on, or does it stay together pretty good? (hope that made sense) Also, my buddy is a bigger dude. 300+. where should the rings be on him when he sets up the lengths? When wrapped around him, just forward 5-6" of his hips? or just try to see what is comfortable? thanks for the input. I may have to redo or make another for myself in while. :smile:
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I could see extending the section widths a couple of inches for bigger guys, but the original Anderson size was pretty universal and fits almost anyone as is. I would use some 1 inch webbing for mock up only and see where he likes it best. Definitely use the continuous method for the real deal, that in itself keeps it organized enough to me.
 
Mag1 said:
Is there a way to keep everything organized when you go to put it on, or does it stay together pretty good? (hope that made sense) Also, my buddy is a bigger dude. 300+. where should the rings be on him when he sets up the lengths? When wrapped around him, just forward 5-6" of his hips? or just try to see what is comfortable? thanks for the input. I may have to redo or make another for myself in while.
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One key to keeping it organized is the stitching that ties the webbing together. I know that sounds confusing because it makes it sound like its not a continuous loop, but it is.
I explained that stitch in my video.
The sizing for larger guys...I can't comment on that. All the Treehopper prototypes I tested were all based on the Anderson dimensions. But as John said, the Anderson was one size fits all and it seemed to work for a lot of people.

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Allegheny Tom said:
One key to keeping it organized is the stitching that ties the webbing together. I know that sounds confusing because it makes it sound like its not a continuous loop, but it is.
I explained that stitch in my video.
The sizing for larger guys...I can't comment on that. All the Treehopper prototypes I tested were all based on the Anderson dimensions. But as John said, the Anderson was one size fits all and it seemed to work for a lot of people.

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here is the video? pardon me for not going back thru the thread or is it in another?
thanks again. I may have seen it in the past, just can't remember.
 
Mag1 said:
here is the video? pardon me for not going back thru the thread or is it in another?
thanks again. I may have seen it in the past, just can't remember.
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The video is in another thread. Maybe in the product review?
I found it. Its in the product review forum titled Treehopper video.

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man, I wish I had seen this before I put mine together. I like the way the 2 sections work together and kind of self adjust.
- quick ? are the bottom 2 web and the top 2 webs still sewn together after the rings to keep them hanging together? I did see that on the video, but wasn't sure if that was completely together. Nice video and that sling/saddle looks nice.
 
Mag1 said:
man, I wish I had seen this before I put mine together. I like the way the 2 sections work together and kind of self adjust.
- quick ? are the bottom 2 web and the top 2 webs still sewn together after the rings to keep them hanging together? I did see that on the video, but wasn't sure if that was completely together. Nice video and that sling/saddle looks nice.
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I will answer a little later...no time right now.
 
Mag1 said:
man, I wish I had seen this before I put mine together. I like the way the 2 sections work together and kind of self adjust.
- quick ? are the bottom 2 web and the top 2 webs still sewn together after the rings to keep them hanging together? I did see that on the video, but wasn't sure if that was completely together. Nice video and that sling/saddle looks nice.
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Looks like on one side they are sewn to rings and the other side not sewn to rings. Would be the only plausible explanation to how they would be able to adjust to your body shape.
 
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Mag1 said:
man, I wish I had seen this before I put mine together. I like the way the 2 sections work together and kind of self adjust.
- quick ? are the bottom 2 web and the top 2 webs still sewn together after the rings to keep them hanging together? I did see that on the video, but wasn't sure if that was completely together. Nice video and that sling/saddle looks nice.
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1st, lets make sure we are on the same page. With a true Anderson design, there are only 2 strands of webbing. They are fully "floating" thru the loops. They are not sewn to the loops. But they are sewn together. Its not for safety or anything like that. Sewing them together serves 2 purposes...it helps during the sewing/manufacturing phase because stitching keeps the sections even and untwisted. It also keeps the straps organized during packing, stowing, laundering, etc. Without that stitch it could get really twisted and confusing.
And like in the video, the stitch also acts like a locator to help keep it even before you put it on AND in the tree.
I don't know if these pics help, but here they are.
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Thanks. is that stitch only in the bottom loop, and the top one floats, or are both sets of loops (one continueous) sewn? sorry for all the questions.
 
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